POST EDIT: Knitting studio’s tapestry pieces, collaborations with Mini and Agnès b celebrate the craft and history of Hong Kong’s textile industry
- Laws Knitters Studio is redefining knitted fabrics by blending traditional craftsmanship with modern techniques to reflect and honour Hong Kong culture
- A series of tapestries draws inspiration from Hong Kong’s architecture and densely packed buildings, and the studio has collaborated with artists and designers
Laws Knitters Studio is on a mission to spotlight the heritage of knitting.
Founded by Hong Kong-based apparel manufacturer LAWSGROUP in 2022, the studio is redefining knitted products by blending traditional craftsmanship with modern techniques.
The pieces it produces reflect and honour Hong Kong’s culture while maintaining a focus on sustainability and revitalising manufacturing, core pillars of Laws Knitters Studio’s work.
Laws Knitters Studio released a series titled “Monster Buildings” in March, featuring 14 tapestries that draw inspiration from Hong Kong’s unique architecture and densely packed buildings.
The series is on display in “The Full Gamut” exhibition at the Hong Kong Design Centre’s Design Spectrum in Lai Chi Kok Road, which features more than 40 interdisciplinary design projects that reimagine the city and runs until July 19.
Laws Knitters Studio also works actively with other designers and artists to promote knitting and an innovative approach to traditional art.
Laws Knitters turned Agnès b’s photographs of French gardens into knitwork sculptures that transformed the exhibition space into a fantastical garden inspired by France and Hong Kong.
From major exhibitions to smaller collaborations, the studio tries to make its art sustainably and supports efforts to make Hong Kong more sustainable.
In another crossover, a pop-up shop opened by Laws Knitters and British car brand Mini is selling items knitted using recycled yarn.
Proceeds from the sale of the items, such as tote bags and key chains, inspired by classic Mini cars will be donated to environmental charity Redress, which aims to reduce textile waste and educate consumers on sustainable fashion.
The pop-up shop at the Festival Walk shopping mall in Kowloon Tong will be open until July 18.
Laws Knitters Studio is also working with organisers of October’s Fashion Summit, which will bring together key fashion industry players to work towards sustainable fashion production and consumption in Asia.
The studio will create knitted souvenirs modelled after Hong Kong’s famous neon signs, allowing attendees to take a piece of the city’s heritage with them.
